After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Don't move."

Lucas held her tightly. "Aveline, right now, I just want to hold you."

Aveline rolled her eyes dramatically, but after hiking all the way up, she didn't have much energy left to struggle. Her face rested against his chest as she gazed at the scenery beyond the mountain, her breathing gradually calming.

She unintentionally became aware of his heartbeat, which was growing faster and louder, as if it might burst from his chest.

Aveline's lashes fluttered slightly. "Lucas, are you having a heart attack?"

Lucas tightened his arms around her briefly, then suddenly released her. "Aveline, I want to kiss you."

She instantly pushed him away. "Don't even think about it."

Lucas' narrow eyes locked onto her lips, a clear intent in his gaze.

Aveline quickly covered her mouth, looking at him with a wary expression.

A faint smile curved Lucas' lips. "Do you really think covering your mouth will stop me? If I want to, you won't be able to escape."

eyes again and

clouds that had been hanging over her seemed

took out her phone, capturing photos and videos to remember the

head back, she noticed Lucas

"Were you

was

your phone

casually said,

her breath

can't tell me what to do. It's my

Aveline was speechless.

sense of helplessness washed

said, "But if you give me a kiss, I might consider deleting one." Aveline ignored him and walked over to a nearby drink stand, where she bought a bottle of water. Seeing this, Lucas asked, "Where's

instantly becoming moist. "When did I ever say I'd buy you one?" Lucas, sitting right next

bottle back to her. "I left you a little. No need to